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Meanings of governing party in English

A party that is in power in a given country, usually through a majority in parliament, or as part of the ruling coalition.

Usage of governing party in English
1
Hanekom has subdued severe name-calling from his comrades in the governing party.
The South African
2
Instead, they have opted to join the governing party in the province.
The South African
3
Scotland's governing party set out its plans today for a referendum on independence.
The Irish Times
4
However, the governing party managed to retain their majority in a narrow victory.
The South African
5
What crisis? Pule Mabe is a spokesperson for the governing party.
The South African
6
The governing party or coalition can also appoint a non-MP as prime minister.
Radio NZ
7
The governing party looked to the south and west for their principal support.
Canada under British Rule 1760-1900
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The governing party does not enforce its own transformation or land distribution laws.
The South African
9
Parties are a priority over our people for the governing party.
The South African
10
A governing party that has had financial links to the tycoon.
The Irish Times
11
The governing party insists on gender parity across all our structures.
The South African
12
He's been vilified for this amid the ongoing warfare within the governing party.
The South African
13
The governing party focussed on issues of free speech and freedom of the press.
The South African
14
The brief involved developing a micro-targeting programme for the governing party of the time.
The Guardian
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Within the governing party there are those who want a nationalist form of transformation.
The South African
16
There are more fears President Mugabe governing party could rig the election in Zimbabwe.
Radio NZ
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Governing party across language varieties
South Africa
Common
New Zealand
Rare
Ireland
Rare
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